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The ScoutCast – Episode 52 – Self-Deprivation

19 May 2011 910 comments
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We were all set to call this episode ‘Lolorov part 2 – to be continued next season’, but during the recording, something rather more fitting cropped up.

The final podcast of the season is with us to reveal that “deprivation” is the key word when it comes to Mark’s season finale. When Sunday rolls around and the hardcore (I include myself in this) are watching the season finale in glorious HD, Mark is set to be consigned to follow the action via a mobile phone. An old boy is 99 not out and our host is booked in to party along with the Werthers originals and rich tea biscuit dunking. Not the season climax our Mark had in mind.

Even so, Mark could still be smiling. It’s the last gameweek of the season and our rivalry comes down to a precarious 7-point gap in my favour. I’ve been ahead since gameweek 21, surely it would be ridiculous to lose it in this final week? I trust you’ll all be routing for #teamgranville come Sunday.

Listen in and sense my discomfort as we start the build up Sunday’s games, complete with the usual sprinkling of regulars and meaningless banter.

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  1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    Who would you rather have as vice-captain, Nzog or Lamps?

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    1. Boom!!!
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      n'zog!

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      1. jimski
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        Yeah, definitely.

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          Cheers, lads. Love the link, Boom 🙂

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  2. The Bandit
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    Sky really piss me off. Not content with my £71 pm they want to charge £15 to watch the boxing and saturate SSN hyping it up to make me think it's worth it. Greedy bastards. 🙁

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    1. The Gambler.
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      +1

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    2. Badonge
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      71???

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      1. The Bandit
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        Sky, ESPN, broadband and phone.

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    3. Jack Tatum
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      You're going to order it aren't you

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      1. The Bandit
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        Nope

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        1. Jack Tatum
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          Changing subject - Are you a little nervous about Rovers potentially going down on Sunday?

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          1. The Bandit
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            No, very confident. Even if we lose 2 of Blackpool, Wigan and Brum would have to win. Not gonna happen! 😉

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            1. The Bandit
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              Of course as long as it's possible there is a bit of fear.

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            2. Jack Tatum
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              Yeah it is unlikely but I can see Wigan sneaking a win at Stoke, and you never know what Spurs will do. Good luck anyway

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              1. The Bandit
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                Thanks! 🙂

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  3. jimski
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    Have others ever used this site? Is it at all well-thought of? http://fantasypremierleaguetransfers.com/

    I look at it sometimes, but far prefer this place and TotalFPL.

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    1. Badonge
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      never seen before. bit of a rip off

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    2. Tangerine Army XI
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      Just had a nosey.

      Does that captian cheat for week one work?

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        If it's the 'set vice-captain to form' trick, it doesn't.

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        1. The Bandit
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          Been discussed many times, but I've never seen a post from someone who has tried it.

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          1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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            It goes on form before the GW starts, not after the GW has finished, so every player's form is set at zero and it reverts to value.

            Not that I've tried it, but I'm sure that's what happens.

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  4. Baz345
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    What is the likelihood that VDV will be playing against stoke, also what is the likelihood that huth will be playing?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
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      I'd say absolutely none 😉

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      1. Baz345
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        lol got mixed up as i have foster in my team as well lol

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      I doubt Huth will be risked, not worth it with a knee injury. VDV has a minor calf strain, I'd guess he's better than 50/50 to play.

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        Although they aren't playing each other...

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        1. Baz345
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          woops sorry my mistake got mixed up, yeh tottenham are playing birmingham

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      2. Baz345
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        Thanks, i have 2 free transfers to make, obviously transferring drogba for berbatov and deciding whether to transfer huth or VDV

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          It's Stoke v Wigan, Spurs v Birmingham btw. I wouldn't take a hit for a def unless you can't put out a back 3.

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          1. Baz345
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            my defence isnt great i have terry, coleman, huth, stearman and a blackpool defender who is injured

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            1. Baz345
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              also i wouldnt take a hit as i have 2 free transfers and will only be making 2

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                Oh, definitely make a change, then, you don't want to leave a free transfer in the bank! Huth to Dawson, or wait for the scout picks to come out (if you see Kolarov in there, ignore him 😉 )

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            2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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              Hmmm, tricky. Either leave it and hope Coleman or Huth plays, or maybe Huth to Dawson?

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              1. Baz345
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                my 2 transfers this week will prob be drogba > berbatov and huth > dawson and hope that VDV plays, and also that nani plays. Thanks for the help

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                1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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                  Good luck! I'm also bringing Berba in, I also have Nani and I also have VDV, so we'll win or lose together 😀

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                  1. Baz345
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                    lol gd luck to you too, lets hope our gamble pays off

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  5. sportingblogs
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    Folks, thanks for all the comments (positive and constructive etc) on our Team of the Season article earlier. For those that missed it here's the link http://wp.me/p16qgr-Dk

    Just to add that the RB position was indeed a nightmare to pick (lack of decent options etc, says it all that Chris Baird was a contender), and that the CM was equally tricky with numerous candidates in spite of the once-revered holy trinity of Fab/Frank/StevieG having more modest campaigns.

    The Scott Parker selection drew a bit of flak... fair play - WHU got relegated. His slot nearly went to Yaya in fairness, was a tight call.

    Oh yeah, the inadvertent omission of David Silva has been amended (he should have appeared in the 'Half-Cigar' section).

    Feel free to add your thoughts obviously...
    Thanks again.

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    1. Boom!!!
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      huth can play at rb 😉

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      1. sportingblogs
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        Yeah we toyed with that, but (unlike last season) he's barely featured there, mostly at CB...

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        1. mucka
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          I know he hasnt played ecery game, but kyle walker has really impressed!

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          1. jamsiep
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            He's a bit poor defensively though, no?

            I think Sagna is absolutely the right choice at RB.

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            1. Boom!!!
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              what about ivanovic(he played at rb more than huth)and there has to be a chelsea def for there cs record this season?

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              1. sportingblogs
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                Good point. Chelsea's CS record has been grand, and Ivanovic has played in almost every game (but only 10 or so at RB, hence non-selection in TotS). Perhaps he should at least be in the 'close but no cigar' list...

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          2. sportingblogs
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            Agree massively. Walker's been great since he got a chance to play in Jan. As a Fulham fan I was quite gutted Sparky didn't pick him up on loan to play instead of Pantsil or Baird. Nevermind eh.

            Expect he'll be rb #1 at Spurs next season, we'd take Hutton at Fulham if he's on offer tho...

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  6. The Gambler.
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    Begovic (Foster)
    Kolarov, Simpson, Walker, (Luiz, Baird)
    VDV, Lampard, O’Hara, Silva, (Yaya)
    Carroll, Van Persie, Suarez

    Any thoughts on how to improve this mess????

    Carroll > Berba?

    or Carrol > Tevez, Kolorov > Ward ?

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    1. Jack Tatum
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      I would just do Carroll to Berbs, but it depends on how you're doing in your mini-league

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  7. HST
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    Fifa clubs scouts?

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    1. HST
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      The EA servers are not available at this time.

      Seriously what the f*ck is the point in online PS3 gaming anymore, complete bunch of thunder c*nts.

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        Grand for me?

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      2. Attila the Bum
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        Yeah just try again, it can be pissy sometimes.

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      3. jamsiep
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        btw folks, read earlier today that the Store will be back up on Tuesday......

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          Sweet

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      I've time for one if you want?

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      1. HST
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        I'm on at last, yeah get on it mate.

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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          ?

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  8. TommyK
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    Wow- can't believe I didn't think of this!

    http://fantasypremierleaguetransfers.com/recommended-captain/captain-cheat/

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    1. sportingblogs
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      Genius...

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    2. Boom!!!
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      use ur brain tommy...if u captain the form player it will in the end come down to value so no point of doing this...

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      1. TommyK
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        Does form only apply to the figures at the beginning of the gameweek?

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        1. Boom!!!
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          start of the season everyone's form will be on 0 so it go down to value in the end...

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    3. applebonkers
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      i can't criticise as i thought about this too but apparently it's ballacks

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      1. TommyK
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        Oh OK- good that I found that out before I tried it though!

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  9. jamsiep
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    My thoughts on the Kompany debate:

    I think there are two possible reasons for it (and neither of them is Granville's one about the judges looking at Kompany's 3 points!). Firstly, it could be because the BPs are very much decided by the stats. Kompany presumably doesn't do well in the stats deemed to be relevant to midfielders, and so is continually overlooked by the judges. Compared with Gary Cahill - the defender with the most BPs in the league - all his defensive stats are superior.

    (Kompany/Cahill)

    Aerials Duels won: 70%/62%
    Tackles won: 81%/75%
    Interceptions: 86/65
    Recoveries: 529/521
    Blocks: 31/37

    So, other than blocks, Kompany is dominating Cahill in every aspect, yet has significantly fewer BPs than Cahill. I know that Kompany is facing stiffer opposition within his own side for BPs, but even James Milner has had twice as many BPs as him this season ffs!

    Second possible reason:

    Kompany hasn't won *that* many headers this season. Looking through the list of defenders with the most BPs, a lot of them (in italics) are defenders who's aerial ability is probably their main asset:

    Cahill
    Johnson
    Samba
    Baines
    Collins
    Distin
    Huth
    Evatt
    Jones
    Cole
    Hangeland

    Again just comparing Kompany with Cahill, Cahill has one twice as many headers this season - I'd imagine it's the same story with most of the others in that list.

    Considering he's widely accepted to have been one of the best players in the league this season, and is in virtually every team of the season, his bonus points tally is nothing short of scandalous. Will be interesting to see just how much things change next season, when he'll undoubtedly be classed as a defender.

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    1. TommyK
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      *Wannabe contributor alert* 😉

      Agree about his bonus points though.

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    2. Boom!!!
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      they could be playing together next season 😉

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      1. jamsiep
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        That would be quite interesting actually. I bet Cahill would get more BPs still.....

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        1. Jack Tatum
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          Maybe it's just the fact that Tevez and Silva are busy doing the damage at the other end for City? Meanwhile Bolton are under more pressure every week than City are, giving Cahill more to do in the way of clearances / last-ditch tackles etc. And Cahill scores the odd goal or two. Or maybe it's that Bolton don't have as many contenders for BP's as City do

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          1. Im Not Marshal Foch
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            You sir have hit the nail on the head

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          2. jamsiep
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            I did mention that, I just think that the fact that Milner - who hasn't always played and has been pretty poor all season - has more BPs than him, detracts from that argument.

            There's definitely an element of that, but it should account for the fact that Kompany has got just 5 (five!!) BPs all season. He got nothing in games against Chelsea (1-0), United (0-0) and Arsenal (0-0) where City kept clean sheets and didn't score many/at all. From memory, he was excellent in each of those games too.

            Compare that with Dawson and King at the weekend against Liverpool....

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            1. Jack Tatum
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              Yeah no doubt at all that he's been worth more than 5 bp's all year. I'm just not sure he's a good comparison to Cahill. Maybe he could be compared to John Terry (zero) or UTD's entire defence (19 total bonus). Arsenal's defence has 7bp's and 6 of those are for Djourou

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              1. Jack Tatum
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                That Arsenal comment has no bearing on this by the way - it just caught my eye

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              2. Granville
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                John Terry, 0 bonus points all season. Incredible.

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                1. Attila the Bum
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                  Not really, he's shit. Now Coloccini, he has been hard done by. He only got 2, his hair alone deserved the occasional 3.

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                2. Jack Tatum
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                  Wayne Bridge must be one of the judges

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                  1. sy
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                    +1

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          3. The Bandit
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            This

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    3. applebonkers
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      there's only one explanation and it's the worst of the lot; he's not english...

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      1. TommyK
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        http://www.sportsrubbish.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cristiano-ronaldo-angry.jpg

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    4. Mark
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      Aerial dominance does seem to be a factor when it comes to BP's. Whether its a stat thing or just that, winning headers catches the eye of the PA rep in the stand, is not clear. This would explain why full-backs struggle for BP's in comparison, despite many putting in as many defensive tackles and blocks.

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    5. dogtanion
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      such a nerd...great stuff though

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  10. The Bandit
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    I want to go to the USA and try all the stuff from Man v Food! 🙂

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  11. ozone
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    I wanna do the same.

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  12. ozone
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    Will Silva play the weekend?

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    1. Boom!!!
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      no news yet...

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    2. The Bandit
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      Could he eat a 7lb meatfeast?! 🙂

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      1. Jack Tatum
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        Nice chat up line that

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  13. Jonah Takalua
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    love how andy and the other bloke never got a look in again for another scoutcast

    harsh but deffo the right call chaps

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  14. King Eric, in America
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    Hey folks -- I know asking this is a bit of a noobish thing to do ... but could anyone here do that Cap't/Bench greasemonkey comparison-thingee for me?

    I promise you laughs, chortles, and enhanced feelings of FPL superiority at the results --

    Or, if easier, perhaps you could tell me where to get the script that does it?

    I realize it's a bit of a pain to ask, and as a plastic Manc Yank surely it'll be understandable if you'd rather not ...

    Anyone who does will have their username as my 5th child's middle name (vasectomy scheduled for next week, so the odds are low).
    🙂

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    1. jamsiep
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      (c)=254/430 59% Bench=212 10.2%

      Pretty good actually, I think.

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      1. jamsiep
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        No idea how to get the script though... I did it ages ago and can't remember how!

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      2. King Eric, in America
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        Many thanks, JP ... really appreciate it.

        Might as well say I've appreciated reading your posts this year, as well. We agree about 15% of the time, but you're a thoughtful poster with a shameful amount of footy knowledge.

        Cheers.

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        1. Holy See
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          Are you King Eric perchance Jamsiep? 😉

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          1. King Eric, in America
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            Yeah, I run the risk of sounding sycophantic ... but I've given the guff to him at times this year -- only fair to give credit where it's due.

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            1. King Eric, in America
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              Must avoid the missus now, though ... jamsiep as a middle name would take some explaining to family ... 🙂

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            2. Holy See
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              You sound humble & generous..can't be him then.

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    2. Boom!!!
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      https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/greasemonkey/
      http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/34047

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      1. King Eric, in America
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        Cool, thanks Boom. I'll get those installed and used on my mini-league rivals.

        Slept in from too much drink 4-5 times this year, but pretty happy with my 39-point lead in my mini this year. I've been here at FFS for 3-4 years (can't remember exactly), but enjoyed the banter the most this year.

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  15. sy
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    Excellent podcast as usual, guess a lot of people will be going for Tevez or Berbatov. Have to prefer Berbatov simply because of the fixture and his goalscoring record at home has been outstanding when he has played. Anybody going for a different striker from them two?

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      Shola Sh Sh Shola Shooooooooooola SHOLA shola SHOHOHOHOHOHOHOLA

      Probably Berbatov too.

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      1. Boom!!!
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        +1
        U picking him for FT game? 😉

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          Of course. It's a pity the youngest Ameobi is in Iceland or somewhere otherwise I'd have the three Ameobi's for the lulz.

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      2. sy
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        He seems the sensible choice but then most people might do that and didnt consider Shola he might be worth a punt. Just wouldnt feel like leaving so much money in the bank for my team at the end of the season with him in my team 🙂

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          I'm going to have 13m in the bank. Wish it carried over.

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  16. Azzy
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    Finally decided to put £20 on all teams to score this weekend.

    Win @ 138.78/1 - £20

    Estimated Returns : 2795.65

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    1. Jack Tatum
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      I'm gonna estimate your returns at £0.00, but all the best. It would be great if it came off for you

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    2. Granville
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      Did you realise that includes Birmingham? 😉

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    3. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      I had it last week and only 2 teams let me down, wasn't far off!

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  17. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    The cpu just scored a header from 25 yards while me and hunter were playing clubs.

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      Haha, for or against? You still playing? Can manage a couple.

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        For, put us into the lead. I'm done but I'd say Hunters up for a few more.

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          Ach he's offline. I'll make do with shooting Jamsie P on Black Schmops.

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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            We were very rusty, lost to complete shitebags before that.

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      2. TommyK
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        Hey attila- you shoud change your gravatar to

        http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp352/brucedow/Russell-Crowe---Gladiator--C1010235.jpg

        Romans are way more kickass than huns..... 😎

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          Well I did briefly change it to Caesar but it didn't go down well. I might change it to Flavius Aetius next season, he's like Superman to Attila's Lex Luther.

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          1. TommyK
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            Ah yeah, forgot about Caesar! Good times..... 😉

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  18. Drip Doctor
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    Yaya Lampard VDV Adam Kuyt
    Suarez RVP Dudley

    Differentials from my rival: Lamps, VDV, Adam, Suarez, Dudley.

    Can anyone see a way to get Tevez and/or Berba in?

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      Not arsed about Tevez, would get Berba in for Suarez

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        Suarez is a differential though. Chasing a 30pt lead. Tempted to lose RVP! Madness, but can't see another way.

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        1. Boom!!!
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          not imo...i think berba,tevez and rvp will score around 6-10 points each and u need to take risk to have any chance and u cannot ignore berba this week 😉

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    2. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      suarez to berba because u have l'pool cover in kuyt...

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        But he has kuyt aswell. Im chasing a 30pt lead.

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        1. Granville
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          Can't understand why so many are transferring out Suarez. His last 4 gameweek scores are 6,12,8,1. It's only because the 1 point is so fresh in peoples minds that they forget how prolific he's been.

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 10 months ago

            Neither can i, i want to keep him because he's a differential and is on form. Only thing is who do i get rid of for Berba/ tevez! Rvp, Dudley? Dilemma!

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    3. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      dj to berba and kuyt to some cheapie but not sure u are willing to take a hit?

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        Not a bad idea Boom, i can see DJ doing well though, it's a tricky one.

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  19. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Lucas on SSN saying Liverpool want to qualify for the EL.

    Coaches must've told everyone else to tone it down a bit but him to play as well as he could.

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Lucas > Anderson.

      I'm not being a WUM either.

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        He's come on a lot this year I'll give him that.

        But the Lucas jokes never get old.

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          True

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      2. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        Not even the hardcore United fans bother much to stick up for Anderson anymore, happy days

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        1. Granville
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          That's right, don't think much of him this year. I still don't covet Lucas though.

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          1. King Eric, in America
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 10 months ago

            In honesty I haven't seen more than a handful of 'Pool games with Lucas featuring this year ... and, no, it's not hard to imagine a better-producing midfielder than Anderson ...

            But I wonder how much of the comparison suffers from the relative strength of team surrounding each player. I wonder if that benefits Lucas?

            Whatever the case, consider him the 'Brazilian Park' or the 'Anti-Brazilian', at least he's there to give the appearance of some street cred to United ... imagine if Nani were the young, "street" face?

            *shudder*

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          2. TommyK
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 10 months ago

            Hey Granville- did you help make rome total war? Or have you just worked on Shogun 2?

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            1. Granville
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              • 16 Years
              14 years, 10 months ago

              Sure I did. Rome and every other Total War title after that.
              Did you see that game show 'time commanders'? That was made using our game engine.

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              1. TommyK
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 10 months ago

                Yeah, I worked that one out after I saw a couple of episodes. You should be proud- RTW is up there with half life 2 and portal imo! 😛

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                1. Attila the Bum
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 10 months ago

                  Always end up going bankrupt on it, pity you cant kill off a few senators to get their cash. Would be more realistic 😉

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                  1. TommyK
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 10 months ago

                    Hehe- I don't usually get that problem. Probably because when I get low on cash I just send most of my army off on suicide missions to keep down maintenance costs and pillage a few rich cities...... 😉

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  20. norab
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Do me a favor, bench 1 of these 3. Yaya, Malouda, Dempsey

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Clint

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    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Malouda for me.

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    3. Demí
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Dempsey

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    4. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      malouda because other 2 are likely to start...

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  21. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Azzy - Where did you get the every team to score bet? I can't find it on PP?

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    1. v12w12
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Think only William Hill and Sporting Bet do it.

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      1. v12w12
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry William Hill and Bet Fred

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          Dam, I got it on PP last week was hoping they'd have it again.

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  22. Gargamel
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Don't know if anyone cares the slightest about this but according to the club president Johan Elmander has signed a two year contract with Galatasaray.

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    1. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Galatasaray 😯

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Wow Bolton stick by him while he's shite, second he has a good half season he's off. Annoys me.

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      1. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        He was the leading points scorer in the FPL at one point.

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          I know, and he's only scored one since new years. And yes I realise Sturridge has affected his position/returns.

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          1. Boom!!!
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 10 months ago

            holden's injury also affected his return because he is now playing as a mid for 2-3 months now...

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      2. chinmusic
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        Although his half decent season hasn't exactly landed him a big move.

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          I'm pretty sure he'll be paid a fair whack there.

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        2. Granville
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          Galatasary have had an awful season. Harry Kewell is leaving, I wonder if he'll end up back in England.

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          1. Gargamel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 10 months ago

            That would be good fun. He could probably do a job for some of the smaller teams but I suppose his wages are too big.

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            1. Andy
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              • 16 Years
              14 years, 10 months ago

              I said in an email to somebody else just this evening that I want Harry Kewell at Leicester.

              A fact and a pipedream.

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              1. Granville
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                • 16 Years
                14 years, 10 months ago

                At one point as a Leeds player, I rated him as the best player in the league, even above Giggs at the time.

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                1. Andy
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                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 10 months ago

                  Best (most mesmerising) performance I've ever seen live is Kewell within touching distance in our final season at Filbert Street.

                  It should be added I've only ever seen games at Filbert Street and the Walkers so my spectrum isn't the broadest ever (I.e. City and our opponents down the years), and Dennis Bergkamp is the best player I've ever seen... but yeah, I do rate Kewell.

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                  1. dogtanion
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 10 months ago

                    best.hatrick.ever.

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      3. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        What a strange conclusion.

        You can also say that he fulfilled his contract with Bolton and the only new contract they offered him was a worse one than he had.

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          Did not know that. My bad then.

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 10 months ago

            *Did not know they offered him a worse contract.

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            1. Gargamel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 10 months ago

              You still have a point, he's most probably not worth what he was initially paid (although I don't know his wages)

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            2. chinmusic
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 10 months ago

              I heard he was on a really big whack at Bolton - something silly like 70K a week - so he was always going to have to move if he didn't want to take a huge pay cut.

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  23. TJ
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    CRon anytime scorer at 1.50
    Its free money.

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    1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Where? He's 1-4 on PP.

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      1. TJ
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        William Hill

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          TY TJ!

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  24. Bojaninho
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    begovic
    lescott,smalling,luiz
    nani,vdv,adam,lampard
    suarez,sturridge,rvp

    foster,barton,huth,johnson

    protecting a 5 point lead,

    lampard>nzogbia
    sturridge>berba for a hit...?

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    1. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      good transfers even for a hit but wait for vdv injury update...start with foster and huth(he will either start or not play at all) and bench bego and smalling imo...

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      1. chinmusic
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        Surely Bego over Foster?

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        1. Boom!!!
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          i fancy birmingham to get a draw atleast and wigan to score at stoke so if it comes down to saves foster is obviously the better option imo...

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      2. Bojaninho
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        why bench smalling?

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        1. Boom!!!
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          didn't noticed luiz...it is a close call btw luiz and smalling..bench luiz because atleast smalling will start but i don't expect cs from either of them tbh...

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          1. Bojaninho
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 10 months ago

            well they both may end up playing since Stoke have said Huth may not play.

            do we know why begovic didnt play this weekend?

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            1. Bojaninho
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 10 months ago

              *last weekend

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              1. Boom!!!
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 10 months ago

                nah...nothing on stoke's website either but he will start if there is no injury imo...

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      3. v12w12
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        Foster or Al-Habsi?

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        1. Boom!!!
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          foster...saves ftw!

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          1. v12w12
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 10 months ago

            cheers..

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  25. Demí
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    David De Gea has confirmed he will leave Atletico Madrid his club have accepted, in principle, a #United offer of around £16million

    http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Manchester-United-have-had-a-16million-bid-for-Atletico-Madrid-goalkeeper-David-de-Gea-accepted-and-been-granted-permission-to-talk-to-the-player-article738273.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

    Finally we can put the goalkeeper rumours to bed, can't we?

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    1. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      no we cannot when experience keeper like buffon is available for free in the summer...

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        😕

        Buffon has stated that he won't be leaving Juventus, we were never going to get him.

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    2. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Well I read in another paper that they signed Stekelenberg. Maybe they've signed them both!

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    3. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      About time, I want more exciting players than that in £16 million transfer sagas!

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      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        Gotta say it sounds a little expensive tbh. Sure a great keeper is worth huge amounts of money and it's an investment for the future but this looks like a gamble to me.

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        1. Granville
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          I'm nervous about having a 21 year old as a number 1 keeper.

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        2. Demí
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          yah agreed Garg, it's a massive gamble.

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    4. Jermaine Chigurh
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      it'll be interesting to see how the press react if he does go to Man U.

      Arsenal get critised a lot of have a player as young as Szczezny in goal, I'm not sure if the knives will be out of Ferguson in the same way.

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      1. TommyK
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        If he lets in some sitters I'm sure they will.....

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    5. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Interesting.

      21 year old as numero uno, could be genius, could be another flop!

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      1. Blue Teets
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        Another flop ? You mean Barthez probably, that's an easy wagon to jump on. There was NOBODY in the league with his ability.

        He kept us in so many games, I can remember specifically in the CL away in Greece. Fergie said after it he'd proven he 'was the best goalkeeper in the world'

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        1. andy85wsm
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          I meant to put "a flop" 🙂

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        2. TommyK
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          I suppose he was talking about howard/carroll.....

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        3. Jermaine Chigurh
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          So why did Ferguson replace him then?

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          1. Blue Teets
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 10 months ago

            In a very short space of times he lost his mind (off the field too apparently) and was making gaffes regularly.

            Howard was looking solid and won the spot.

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            1. Jermaine Chigurh
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 10 months ago

              i.e. he was a flop

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        4. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          Barthez played in 2 world cup finals, he mustve been shit!

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        5. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          Hello? Mr Teets I have Tiabi on line 1....

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 10 months ago

            Say high for me!

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            1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 10 months ago

              Oh good god. *hi

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              1. Demí
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 10 months ago

                what a fial

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    6. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      i've seen basically nothing of this guy. is he the real deal?

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      1. Boom!!!
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        he better be 😈

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  26. dogtanion
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    I've just realisd, I'm the greatest person ever - Josh qotsa

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  27. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Evening! How's the podcast? Bet Mark is loving it on there!

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  28. Bumbaclot
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    which one of these would people drop this week??

    lampard, nani, adam, modric, nzogbia
    carrol, RVP, rodallega

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    1. Bumbaclot
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      any help guys???

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      1. v12w12
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        rodallega

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      2. Bojaninho
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        at a push...rodellega, no form, already cover with nzogs, lampard pen tacker and a good record v everton

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        1. Bumbaclot
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          just got a weird feelin he will do well tho! might go carrol???

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  29. v12w12
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Suarez-Berba or Sturridge-berba and lamps-nzog for a hit? cheers

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    1. Bumbaclot
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      suarez

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  30. v12w12
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    cheers

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